New at SU! – Spell It Out!

March 15, 2023March 14, 20236 Comments

With all the awesome alphabet products Stampin’ Up! currently carries, the New at SU! design team is showing up to demonstrate ways to say what you want to say in our March 2023 Blog Hop!

I’ve paired the Alphabet a la Mode dies with the Greatest Journey dies to create a card of encouragement for someone who is working toward a goal:

The trickiest part of this card was making sure I cut out the letters the same distance from the top of each strip of card stock, and to remember to keep the inside of the letter “A” to adhere inside the negative image. I did add an adhesive sheet to the back of each 7/8″ x 4″ piece of card stock before die cutting, so I could easily adhere the strips to the card AND use the letters I cut out for another project.

TIP: Use a piece of washi tape to hold the letters in place as you run the dies through the Cut & Emboss machine!

After that, it was all downhill (so to speak): die cut the runner and mountain from Basic Black, and layer the card onto a black mat.

I stamped the “This Moment” sentiment inside the card, because we don’t always recognize that our hard work now will pay off later.

Now, discover MORE ways to use letters and alphabets in your paper crafting with these ideas from our International New at SU! Group of Demonstrators:

March 2023 New at SU! Blog Hop: Spell It Out!

1.Creative Juice by Loni (US) – Spell it Out, Alphabet a la Mode

2.The Joy of Stampin’ with Rachael (USA)- Playing in the Rain

3.JONi in the Spotlight Stamping (US)-ALPHABET A LA MODE

4.De Kijkkast (NL)- Classic Letters & Sweet Citrus

5.Playing with Papercrafting (CAN) – Spelling Bee

6.Tricia’s Stamping Creations (US) – Spell It Out Alphabest Bundle

7.Stamping Flair (AU) – Love You More Dies with Paradise Palms

8.247Inkspiration (US) – Milkshake Love

9.iHeartCards2 (US) – Spell it Out, Love For You

10.scraphexe (DE) – Angesagtes Alphabet

11.TanjasKartenwelt (DE)- Angesagtes Alphabet

12.Carterie Plus (CA)- Épeler/Spell it out

Product List

Alphabet à La Mode Dies

$42.00

Greatest Journey Bundle (English)

$52.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.25

Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Three Twine Combo Pack

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$63.00

Adhesive Sheets

$11.00

Spend Time With a Friend: TGIF Sketch

March 14, 2023Leave a comment

Yes, this is the second sketch challenge in two days, and one that I dreamed about. So to stop obsessing over it when I should be sleeping, I had to stamp it to get it off my mind.

It started with the #tgifc411 sketch last Friday:

Then I looked at my stamps and saw the Warm Welcome set on my shelf that needed some attention. The door is just so inviting and the sentiment is ideal for welcoming friends into your home, so I imagined an open door and hot cocoa.

Take a look at the Enjoy the Journey Designer Series Paper and see it in a new way: through a window or door, it makes a great background! And the patterns on the opposite sides of the scenery are fun for wallpaper or accents. I even used a piece to stamp the “Hello” sentiment on.

The Warm Welcome bundle includes all sorts of dies that make creating an open-door policy fun…and you can color the small pieces (like the hands holding the mugs) with any markers. I used Stampin’ Blends (not listed in the supplies), but the images are tiny enough a Stampin’ Write marker would work as well.

Don’t miss the new BASICS 3D Embossing Folders (new to my online store); as a set of 3, you can choose from flowers, hobnail-glass dots or this very nice crosshatch design. It gave the background a subtle texture that helped pull the design together. Surely these patterns will be showing up in my crafting often.

Send this card to a friend and invite them over to craft and chill sometime!

Product List

Warm Welcome Bundle (English)

$50.25

Enjoy The Journey 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

$8.75

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

$30.00

Basics 3 D Embossing Folders

$30.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$125.00

Three Twine Combo Pack

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Mini Glue Dots

$5.25

Sometimes it helps to see a few more samples with a stamp set, so here are some with the Warm Welcome bundle:

Radiating Stitches In Color Birthday Card

March 13, 2023March 13, 20231 Comment

Have you taken the time to explore the new Online Exclusives in my Stampin’ Up! Store? Some things have been so popular, they are already backordered and we are waiting for more!

One new item I wanted to share with you is the Radiating Stitches Dies…these cutting tools will take ANY stamps you already have and give them a pretty frame or add a bit of whimsy with a layer of “stitching” around the edges of your layers:

I chose to follow the Freshly Made Sketch #576 during my Live Crafting today and used two In Color Combinations to demonstrate the versatility of starting with a sketch, and the ease of using a combination of colors curated in a color “family”.

It happens that from today through Mid-April, I have 10 family birthdays (and about 15 friend and team birthdays) to celebrate, so this was an opportunity to get prepared!

This version I turned sideways and used the 2022-2024 In Colors as my palette. A sketch can be turned any which-way!

And this card followed the portrait layout of the original sketch, plus I used a base of Very Vanilla with my colors from the (retiring) 2021-2023 In Colors. All supplies listed below to make it easy to add to your cart!

Product List

Radiating Stitches Dies

$30.00

A Grand Kid Cling Stamp Set (English)

$21.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$125.00

Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Orchid Oasis 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Tahitian Tide 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.25

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.25

Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

2022 2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots

$8.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

$7.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal+

$12.00

Pick Your Freebie Fast and Sale-a-Bration Challenge

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023Leave a comment

As Stampin’ Up!’s biggest sale of the year winds down, things start to sell out… yesterday the Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper Sale-a-Bration exclusive product was the first to go. Have YOU picked your freebie yet? Don’t forget that you get to choose a product with each $50 purchase through the end of the month!

Thanks GOODNESS it’s Friday! The #tgifc408 challenge was to use a Sale-a-Bration product, but it’s too difficult to choose just one, so I chose TWO: the Thanks a Bunch stamp set (free choice with $50) and the Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper (a mega-pack that you could choose with a $100 order). TIP: When you order $150, you can choose both PLUS earn $15 Stampin’ Rewards! It’s a good time to stock up on adhesive, envelopes, card stock and don’t forget to check the clearance rack.

The Tailor-Made Tag was a terrific piece for my garden of carrots! Makes me want to pick one.

Have you noticed that long carrots are sweeter and tastier than baby carrots? You can argue, but it’s true.

Since I loved the layout of this card, I had to try it with a different piece of the Dandy Designs paper and another favorite new set… Sweet Citrus:

Two of the colors I used (Pale Papaya on the carrot card base and Fresh Freesia on the grapefruit card layer) are RETIRING in April. These popular In Colors are known to sell out quickly once the retiring list is released in March (if not before), so remember to add an ink refill for your ink pads and stock up on card stock or coordinating accessories now, while you can take advantage of free products during Sale-a-Bration, and before they are sold out, too.

While some of our Sale-a-Bration products are dwindling, there are additional items to choose from the annual catalog:

Product List

Thanks A Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$18.00

Sweet Citrus Bundle (English)

$49.50

Dandy Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$30.00

Tailor Made Tags Dies

$22.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$63.00

Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.25

Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Pale Papaya 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

$7.00

Fresh Freesia 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

$7.00

Three Twine Combo Pack

$7.50

Fun Flowers Resin Shapes

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

New at SU! Legendary Ride

February 15, 2023February 15, 20236 Comments

We took the challenge to show you our favorite bundles from the newest January-April Mini catalog…without using Basic White card stock!

Thanks for pausing along the path of our February New at SU! hop- I’m so glad you’re visiting and hope all the ideas you save or PIN will give you inspiration for your next stamping project.

Basic white is a wonderfully smooth paper to stamp on, but did you know it has a lovely cousin, VERY VANILLA? I’m rarely without a full backup package of either of these stamping staple card stocks, but Vanilla is often overlooked, so I think you’ll see a lot of her today:

The Legendary Ride bundle is part elegant, a bit retro and all high adventure! The glossy black “Ready to Ride” Designer Series Paper that coordinates with the bundle captures it all.

For this card, I embossed the shorter (top) side of a Vanilla card (5-1/4″ x 7-3/4″, scored at 4″) with the Thanks embossing folder, then scored a 5-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ piece of the checkered Designer Series Paper at 1/2″ on the bottom of the directional side (so the images face up when you open it). Next, cut the top with a die from the Basic Borders and adhere it behind the Vanilla card before mounting it to the basic black card stock mat.

Before I cut my letters out, I adhered an adhesive sheet behind a piece of 4″ x 1-3/4″ Very Vanilla card stock and lined up my letters as close as I could. TIP: Hold them in place with a strip of washi tape. Adding the letters to my motorcycle card was easy: Just peel off the adhesive backing and they stick like STICKERS!

BONUS PROJECT:

Then I was left with the negative, which I adhered to a piece of the Sale-a-Bration Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper (a choice free with $50 order before 2/28/23) and cut with the same Basic Borders Die. I added a piece of Gorgeous Grape ribbon (currently in the Clearance Rack in my Stampin’ Store) before attaching it to a Very Vanilla card base:

Die cut once and get two cards!

Now on to more stamping adventures with our design team around the world…click on each one and save your favorites:

February 2023 New at SU! Blog Hop: J-A Mini Catalog Bundles, Without Basic White Cardstock

Previous Blog Next Blog

1.scraphexe (DE) – Ginkgo Branch | Gingko

2.Tricia’s Stamping Creations (US) – Something Fancy Bundle

3.I Heart Cards 2 (US)- New at SU! – Marigold Moments

4.Joni in the Spotlight Stamping (US)-Petal Park Suite

5.Terryfic Cards (CAN) – Share a Milkshake Bundle

6.Creative Juice by Loni (US)- Legendary Ride

7.Playing with Papercrafting (CAN)- Greatest Journey Silhouettes

8.Carterie Plus (CA)- Faut fêter ça

9.The Tantalizing Stamper – (UK)- Decorative Borders

10.247Inkspiration (US) – Flowers

11.De Kijkkast (NL) – Queen Bee

12.Stamping Flair (AU) – Easter Bunny

If you are in the U.S. and don’t have a demonstrator currently serving you, I’m happy to act as your craft supplier and have listed the items needed for the Legendary Ride card here:

Product List

Legendary Ride Bundle (English)

$50.25

Ready To Ride 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

$15.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.25

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Basic Borders Dies

$29.00

Thanks & Hello Embossing Folders

$8.00

Alphabet à La Mode Dies

$42.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.00

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Adhesive Sheets

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$125.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Sending Healing Thoughts

January 14, 2023Leave a comment

We are in the mid-winter months, when illness seems to linger just around the corner and we take our vitamins in the hopes that we can stave off a cold or flu. But when someone does fall sick, a message of love and support can let in a little ray of sunshine.

The In the Country Sale-a-Bration stamp set is a “sleeper” you may have overlooked, but it’s truly so artistic, it makes you look fancy. My image is watercolored on watercolor paper (go ahead and let the colors run together!) and I love that you can add any sentiment you already have to these drawings!

I paired my image with another Sale-a-Bration product, the Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper. Originally I had thought to use some of the delicate floral patterns, but as I was putting my card together, I felt that the Starry Sky lattice design was the best choice.

Apparently TGIF Challenge designer Kayla McCreadie had the same thoughts for #TGIFC403, for you can see her take on the sketch using the same stamp here; isn’t it nice to have two ideas to use?

Will the “In the Country” set be a product you earn free before February 28th? Unleash your inner-artist and set the scene for any occasion with this exclusive offering you could choose complimentarily with a $50 order.

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In The Country Cling Stamp Set

$19.00

Inspired Thoughts Cling Stamp Set

$19.00

Dainty Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.00

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

$9.00

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad

$10.00

Tailor Made Tags Dies

$22.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$63.00

Water Painters

$13.00

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Gold & Vanilla 3/8" (1 Cm) Satin Edged Ribbon

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Holy Guacamole, It’s Your Birthday!

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022Leave a comment

Do you ever get overwhelmed with all the options in your craft room? This quote, which I heard on a podcast recently, really resonated with me, and for crafters, it’s GOOD ADVICE:

“Creativity THRIVES on LIMITATIONS” – Sarah Jane Wright

It got me thinking about what helps me to be creative, and she was correct: When I have parameters to work within, I’m always more productive and imaginative! For instance, a card sketch is a limitation:

A sketch constrains you to stay within the prescribed boundaries, with a few options for making it your own, as I did by twisting the background for the Global Design Project sketch #gdp374 a bit for my card:

I also “limited” myself to (mostly) the 2022-2024 In Colors as my color palette. It seemed the best choice for a FIESTA!

I “sprinkled” the images from the Taco Fiesta stamp set (item #167032, available 1/5/2023) across the glimmer paper 2-3/4″ square to capture the feeling of a party (with chips & guac). You can watch the creation of the card in my video replay:

Product List

Hues Of Happiness 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.00

2022–2024 In Color 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper

$12.00

Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$9.25

Parakeet Party 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$9.25

Tahitian Tide 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$9.25

Crushed Curry 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$9.25

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.00

Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Orchid Oasis Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Parakeet Party Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Tahitian Tide Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

2022–2024 In Color Baker’s Twine Pack

$15.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

$4.25

Basics Embossing Powders

$18.00

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

$9.50

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

$30.00

We Need a Little Citrus

December 6, 2022December 13, 2022Leave a comment

You’re up to your neck in Christmas, but what is Christmas without an orange in the stocking? Or in this instance, a whole case of citrus fruit?

This was another situation where the inspiration woke me up early to create a card! The Global Design Project #gdp372 challenge was to CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) a project by Kayla McCreadie:

I reached for my new signature stamp set (coming in the January 2023 Mini catalog!) SWEET CITRUS:

With a coordinating Hybrid Embossing Folder and dies, I guarantee you are going to see a LOT of this set from me!

Lest you think it’s not timely for the holiday season, let me show you a Christmas card I showed in yesterday’s live video: This one features a sentiment from the Cozy & Bright Kit currently available in my Stampin’ Store…and highly recommend you collect this kit before it’s gone, so you can use the sentiments from the kit with the Sweet Citrus bundle next year, plus, it’s a very easy kit to assemble and could still afford you time to send Christmas Cards this year.

In addition to the Sweet Citrus bundle (which will be available on January 5th…or you can join my team and order it now!), these are the supplies I used for the Christmas Card:

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Cozy & Bright Kit (English)

$23.00

Evening Evergreen 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$9.25

Soft Succulent 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$9.25

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$9.25

Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$9.25

Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin’ Pad

$8.00

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

$9.50

Blending Brushes

$12.50

Sponge Daubers

$5.00

Bough Punch

$19.00

Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

$8.00

Gold 3/8″ (1 Cm) Shimmer Ribbon

$8.00

Leaf Label & Amber Gem Combo Pack

$8.00

Merry Melody 3 D Embossing Folder

$10.00

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

$125.00

May you squeeze the most from the holidays, and look forward to this bundle at the beginning of the new year!

Update 12/12/22: I’m a #gdpwinner !!

Sweet Candy Cane Stand-Up Step Card

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022Leave a comment

Here’s a taste of Christmas Cheer in greeting-card form, and while it stands up to display, it folds FLAT to mail!

Crafters at the Kane County Crafter’s Convention also made this card using the Sweet Candy Cane suite last weekend. It’s one of my favorite fancy folds, and it’s easier to make than you would imagine! Here’s how:

For the card base, you’ll need:

10.5″ x 4.25″ Real Red card stock, scored at 1/2″, 1.75″, 3.75″ and 5″
5.5″ x 3″ Real Red card stock, scored at 1/2″ and 1.75″
4″ x 5.25″ Pool Party card stock: Die cut stripe background from the center of this piece
4″ x 1.75″ piece of Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper
3.5″ x 2.75″ Pool Party card stock (optional: emboss with Wintry 3D embossing folder)
5.5″ x 4.25″ Basic White: Stamp candy canes, leaves and sentiment, cut out with coordinating dies
4″ x 5.25″ Basic White for back of card, where you can write a message when sending

A quick video on how to assemble:

Product List

$51.25

Sweetest Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.00

$9.25

$9.25

$8.00

$6.00

$125.00

$30.00

$7.00

$4.00

$4.25

$10.00

A Thank You Each Day 🍎

October 26, 2022Leave a comment

Do you say “I’m sorry” too much? Women are the worst at apologizing, even when we haven’t done anything wrong!

I’m working on replacing “Sorry” with “Thank You” and had the opportunity to practice on Sunday when my husband was waiting for to go to church while I finished handouts for my primary class. When I was done (we weren’t late), I said “Thank You for your patience!” instead of ”Sorry to make you wait” and he was more gracious about the wait.

Of course, an apology when I HAVE done something wrong is appropriate, but when I can use THANK YOU instead, it feels more validating for both parties: “Thank you for listening” rather than “I’m sorry I’ve been talking so much”!

My card today is one I can use when someone has sacrificed their time to help me (and I have a friend in mind)…so instead of saying “Sorry I took your time” I can express my appreciation for their assistance!

It’s also a #multicrafting project: I used the Global Design Project sketch #gdp366 , the Apple Harvest stamp set to participate in the Stampin’ Through the Catalog challenge on Instagram and the colors Soft Sea Foam and Cherry Cobbler so I could share it for a Red & Green creative challenge I gave my Sprinkled Ink team.

Speaking of my team…there are just a few days left to take advantage of the Starter Kit+ promotion…just in time to buy your Christmas gifts from yourself as a demonstrator, or jump start a business to earn extra during the holidays 🎁

It’s a risk-free opportunity to join my Sprinkled Ink team and see if your passion for rubber stamps, ink and paper could also be your purpose! Click here to get $30 extra in your starter kit (already an awesome value) and see if you like being a demonstrator.

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